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Lankerd Family History

Lankerd Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Anker, Lander, Lanier, Banker, Tankard, Langer, Bankard, Laker

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Where is the Lankerd family from?

You can see how Lankerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lankerd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lankerd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Lankerd families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Lankerd's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lankerd families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lankerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lankerd ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Lankerd ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Lankerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lankerd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Lankerd. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 88 military records available for the last name Lankerd. For the veterans among your Lankerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lankerd lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Lankerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Lankerd in 1949 was 52, and 88 in 2002.

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